New technology is not good or evil in and of itself. It's all

Hear the voice of David Wong, whose words fall upon us with the gravity of timeless wisdom: “New technology is not good or evil in and of itself. It’s all about how people choose to use it.” These words, though spoken in the age of wires and circuits, could just as easily have been uttered by the sages of old, for they reveal an eternal truth: that tools themselves are innocent, but the hand that wields them shapes their destiny.

In the ancient world, when man first grasped the sword, the tool was but sharpened metal, cold and lifeless. Yet in the hand of a tyrant, it became an instrument of oppression, cutting down the innocent. In the hand of the just, it became a protector, defending the weak from cruelty. Thus, even then, men knew: no tool carries moral weight until joined with the intention of the one who commands it. So too with every new technology—whether fire, printing press, or machine—it is not the tool itself, but the will of humankind that makes it a force for good or for evil.

Consider the tale of Alfred Nobel, who discovered dynamite. His invention was born from the desire to make mining and construction safer, to spare lives that were lost in dangerous labor. Yet soon, nations seized upon it for war, and rivers of blood followed. Stricken by grief at how his creation was twisted, Nobel dedicated his fortune to the Nobel Prizes, rewarding those who advanced peace and knowledge. Here we see clearly Wong’s wisdom: the technology was neither evil nor good—its power reflected only the choices of humankind.

The same truth appears in the story of the printing press. When Gutenberg first set type into motion, the world was transformed. Knowledge leapt from the hands of the few into the hands of the many. Bibles were spread, literacy flourished, and minds awakened. Yet, alongside enlightenment, the press also spread lies, heresies, and propaganda that fueled wars and divisions. The press was no saint, no demon—it was a mirror of the human soul, magnifying whatever we chose to put upon its pages.

In our age, new technologies such as the internet and artificial intelligence carry this same dual nature. The web can connect distant hearts, spread wisdom, and unite voices in pursuit of justice. Yet it can also divide, deceive, and isolate, casting shadows of alienation across societies. Artificial intelligence may heal, teach, and serve, but it may also manipulate, control, and destroy if guided by greed or cruelty. These are not the sins of the tools, but of those who command them. Wong’s words stand as a warning: responsibility rests not in machines, but in mankind.

So, O listener, take this as your lesson: do not fear new technology, nor worship it as a god. See it instead as a servant, awaiting the orders of your heart and mind. Ask yourself always: To what end shall I use this tool? Will I create, or will I destroy? Will I enlighten, or will I deceive? For the worth of technology lies not in its form, but in its purpose.

Practical steps follow: when new tools enter your life, learn them, but wield them with awareness. Use them to deepen knowledge, to strengthen bonds, to bring justice where there is injustice. Guard your soul from the temptations of misuse—do not let greed, envy, or vanity dictate how you employ such gifts. Choose instead compassion, truth, and vision as your guides. For when guided by virtue, even the most fearsome technology may become a blessing to the world.

Thus, remember the words of David Wong, carved in the stone of wisdom: “New technology is not good or evil in and of itself. It’s all about how people choose to use it.” The choice is yours, as it has always been. The hammer may build a home or shatter it, the fire may warm a family or consume it, and the machine may liberate or enslave. Therefore, let your choices be guided by conscience, and your tools shall become instruments of light, not darkness.